Shakhrisabz day trip from Samarkand
- 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 14 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Shakhrisabz tour program: After meeting and point, drive to Shahrisabz, the birthplace of Amir Timur situated in the beautiful yet rugged Zerafshan valley. Along the way we pass cotton plantations which form one of the Largest sources of income for Uzbekistan. In Shahrisabz we explore the town’s famous monuments including - the Kök Gumbaz Masjid, - Hazrat-i-Imam Complex and - Dor-ut-Tilavat Ensemble. We also visit - Aq Saray Palace from where stunning views of the surrounding area can be enjoyed. In the evening we continue by road to the great city of Samarqand, jewel of Central Asia and one of the key trading centres along the ancient Silk Route.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Service of Professional Guide
- A/C comfortable Transportation
What's not
- Personal Expenses
- Lunch and Dinner
- Entrance Fees to monuments
- Tips and grattitutes
Itinerary
Pick up at Registan square. Drive to Shahrisabz (by car and Mini Van 90 km, through mountains and by Van or Bus 120 km). Tour in Shahrisabz and drive back to Samarkand and drop each traveler to their hotel/ railway station/airport.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet all travelers at beautiful Registan square with sign board.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Silk Road Travellers
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Samarkand
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 28 city tours we list in Samarkand.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 28.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Samarkand
Samarkand is an ancient Silk Road city in Uzbekistan, famous for blue-tiled domes, grand madrasas and the great Registan square.
Samarkand has been a crossroads of trade routes for more than two thousand years, and in the late fourteenth century it became the capital of Timur's empire. The Registan, a square framed by three madrasas with tiled façades in blue, turquoise and gold, is its best-known sight. The madrasa of Ulugh Beg dates from the 1420s, and the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Top-ranked sights in Samarkand: Registan Square, Gur-e-Emir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis.
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